The Practice lies at the heart of the Recovery Dharma program and is the essence of what it means to work the Recovery Dharma program. The Practice is what defines the structure of Recovery Dharma as a Buddhist-inspired program of recovery. It is seven Buddhist-inspired guiding principles that outline how members of our program approach their path to recovery. For those who may be more familiar with 12-Step recovery programs, The Practice is to Recovery Dharma, what the 12 Steps are to 12-Step recovery programs.

In this quick start guide, you will find all the information needed to start the Recovery Dharma program. We’ve gone to great lengths to make this guide as compact, concise, and impactful as possible. Each section highlights one of the seven guiding principles of the Practice. Also included in each section are various meaningful quotes, sayings and suggested exercises to help you better understand the seven principles.

This guide is not intended as a substitute for the Recovery Dharma workbook, nor is it the only way to work the Recovery Dharma program. It is intended as a supplementary resource to deepen your understanding of the main workbook and provide immediate access to the most important aspects of our program.

Starting a new program of recovery can be confusing and intimidating. It is our hope that this quick start guide combined with the Recovery Dharma workbook will give you the tools you need to successfully start your own recovery journey.

May you find your path to recovery.

May you be free of the suffering of addiction.